Publication

Bestman, M.W.P., N.J.M. van Eekeren and J. Wagenaar. 2012. Agroforestry as the answer to some trouble with free range chickens. In: European agroforestry Conference - Priorities for European Agroforestry. Brussels. October 9-10, 2012.

Number of pages: 1

Type of document: Conference Proceedings

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More information on authors/freelancers connected to LBI :
Monique W. P. Bestman MSc.;
Nick J.M. van Eekeren Ph.D.;
Jan-Paul Wagenaar MSc.

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Language of document: English

Title in English: Agroforestry as the answer to some trouble with free range chickens

Abstract / summary in English:

Trees distributed over the whole outdoor run are expected to enable laying hens to use the run more evenly distributed, which spreads the soil mineral load and increases animal welfare as well as biodiversity.

Keywords in English: silvopastoral systems, animal welfare, peak mineral load, outdoor run, laying hens, Agroforestry, food forest
 

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Second language of document: Dutch
Status Dutch: Only bibliografic information

Titel in Nederlands: Agroforestry als antwoord op enkele problemen bij vrije uitloopsystemen

Abstract / samenvatting in Nederlands:

Mogelijk effecten van regelmatig verspreide bomen over de gehele buitenren bij legkippen, zijn een betere mineralenverdeling  over de bodem, een verhoogd dierenwelzijn en toegenomen biodiversiteit.

Trefwoorden in Nederlands: sylvopastoralistische systemen, dierenwelzijn, mineralen piekbelasting, uitloop, legkippen, Agroforestry, voedselbos

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